Jeff-Vander-Lou in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
IBEW
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. IBEW Marker
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers established on this site November 28, 1891.
Time Capsule set in place September 23, 2016.
Date to open November 28, 2116.
Electrical Worker's Historical Society.
Erected 2016 by IBEW Electrical Worker's Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 28, 1891.
Location. 38° 38.307′ N, 90° 12.97′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Jeff-Vander-Lou. It is at the intersection of Dr Martin Luther King Drive and Leffingwell Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Dr Martin Luther King Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2734 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Saint Louis MO 63106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Scott Joplin Residence (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2635 Locust Street (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cadillac Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cole-Standard Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Virginia Minor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mendenhall Building
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Regarding IBEW.
The National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (NBEW) was formed and became an affiliate of the American Federation of Labor in 1891. In 1899 the union's name was changed to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers after the addition of members in Canada.
With over 700,000 members today, the IBEW represents electricians, or inside wiremen, in the construction industry, and lineworkers and other employees of public utilities. The union also represents workers in the computer, telecommunications, and broadcasting industries, and other fields related to electrical work. They also conduct apprenticeship programs.
Henry Miller was the founder and first President of the IBEW in 1891. Five years later, he died in an accident while working on a power pole.
In 2015, IBEW Local 1 in St. Louis purchased Miller's home where the union was founded. In 2016, the Henry Miller Museum opened as part of the 125th anniversary of the IBEW. Today the museum is open by appointment only.
Also see . . .
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 2, 2025
2. IBEW Marker
On the corner of the museum building.
1. Henry Miller Museum. Open by appointment only. (Submitted on May 6, 2025.)
2. History of the IBEW. On the IBEW.org website. (Submitted on May 6, 2025.)
Additional commentary.
1. IBEW Electrician
In 1980, I followed in my fathers footsteps and joined the IBEW in Los Angeles, and attended their Inside Wireman apprenticeship program.
I retired in 2015 after a very rewarding career.
— Submitted May 6, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
Additional keywords. Electrician, Electricians, Journeyman Wireman, Inside Wiremen, Union,
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 2, 2025
3. Henry Miller Museum
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 2, 2025
4. Henry Miller Museum
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. IBEW Plaque Inside Museum
Photographed by Craig Baker
6. IBEW Plaque Inside Museum
In this room, Henry Miller and nine other great men would meet and form the greatest union of electrical workers in the world. His work continues to benefit the lives of millions to this day.
courtesy IBEW
7. IBEW Logo
Ten lightning bolts represent the unions ten founders.
8. Newspaper Article
November 23, 1891, St. Louis, Missouri
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 6, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
